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COVERS MODEL 41094

KC1803-R00    121206

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Nitro Stampede 41094

Page 1: ...COVERS MODEL 41094 KC1803 R00 121206 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...ecautions printed on the fuel container Model engine fuel is poisonous to humans and animals Drinking the fuel can cause blindness and death Handle with care and respect Model engine fuel especially when in a fuel dispensing bottle may look like a cool drink to a child Keep all fuel out of the reach of children at all times Do not place fuel containers on the ground where children can reach them w...

Page 3: ...operates on the 2 4GHz direct sequence spread spectrum mAh Abbreviation for milliamp hour a measure of the capacity of the battery pack The higher the number the longer the battery will last between recharges Neutral position The standing position that the servos seek when the transmitter controls are at the neutral setting NiCad Abbreviation for nickel cadmium The original rechargeable hobby pack...

Page 4: ... bind to one another the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turning on the transmitter The transmitter LED will flash fast red indicating a failure to link If you miss it simply turn off the transmitter and start over Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before you start the engine Never turn the radio system off while the engine is running The on off switch...

Page 5: ...peed it is best to position yourself in the middle of the truck s running area not the far end so you drive the truck towards and past your position In addition to maximizing the radio s range this technique will keep your model closer to you making it easier to see and control No matter how fast or far you drive your model always leave adequate space between you the model and others Never drive d...

Page 6: ...C A new engine will typically have a tight fit between the piston and the top of the sleeve This is a tapered fit and a tight piston sleeve fit on initial start up is desirable for those who want the best performing engine Make sure you are using a good quality battery pack that is fully charged new batteries usually require several charge cycles to reach peak voltage and full capacity This is esp...

Page 7: ...ood with fuel and stop turning 5 Once fuel reaches the carburetor the engine should quickly start and idle 6 Disconnect the EZ Start controller from the model 7 Proceed with the engine break in 8 Do not rev your engine with no load wheels off the ground Breaking in the Engine Very Important Once your engine is running it must be broken in The key to breaking in your engine is patience The break in...

Page 8: ...hout speeding up then richen the low speed needle 1 8 turn make several more high speed runs and retest 6 If the engine dies when you try to accelerate abruptly then the low speed needle is probably set too lean Richen the low speed needle 1 8 turn make several more high speed runs and retest 7 When the low speed needle is set correctly the engine s throttle response should be very quick Idle Spee...

Page 9: ...uspension If it is picking up the inside front wheel in hard turns then stiffen the rear suspension Proper set up will add stability and help prevent roll overs Gear Ratios A unique Nitro Stampede feature is the ability to change the gear ratios The final drive ratio of the gearbox is 2 81 to 1 Use the following formula to calculate the overall ratio Nitro Stampede comes with a 70 tooth spur gear ...

Page 10: ...tructions for this procedure are on page 6 We cannot stress enough the value of cleaning your air filter at the scheduled intervals The cleanliness and condition of your air filter directly influences the running life span of your engine Do not skip air filter maintenance Clean the outside of the engine of accumulated dirt oil and grime Accumulated grime will decrease the engine s ability to cool ...

Page 11: ...gainst the engine head while pressing the EZ Start button The glow plug will not light unless it is grounded against the engine Glow plugs can be damaged by particles in the combustion chamber or by running the fuel mixture excessively lean Traxxas makes three glow plugs The standard hot plug part 3230 is the stock replacement plug for Pro 15 engines The optional super duty part 3232 plugs will la...

Page 12: ...the engine from the chassis Turn the engine so that the throttle linkage to the carburetor will come out Changing the piston and sleeve assembly STEP 9 Use a 5 16 inch nut driver to remove the glow plug and copper gasket STEP 10 Use a 2 5mm Allen wrench to remove the four 3x12mm cap head screws that fasten the cylinder head Rock the cylinder head gently from side to side to release it from the sle...

Page 13: ...t pin also Rinse thoroughly with denatured alcohol and lube with after run oil STEP 13 Pull the sleeve straight up and out of the crankcase If the sleeve will not move rotate the crankshaft until the sleeve pushes up STEP 14 Rotate the crankshaft to bottom dead center Lightly grab the connecting rod with a pair of needlenose pliers and gently pull it off of the crankshaft journal Removing the clut...

Page 14: ...e step 14 STEP 25 To assemble the connecting rod and piston place a drop of castor oil in the top end of the connecting rod Insert the wrist pin through the piston and the top of the connecting rod Secure the wrist pin with the G clip Make sure the G clip fits securely into the groove machined in the piston Be careful not to scratch the sides of the piston STEP 26 Reinstall the crankshaft into the...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...mmunications The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two ...

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